@qjunk_ on Twitter mentioned me with an article from Modelpress. I was drinking my smoothies for dinner and almost choked to death seeing the thumbnail of the article.

It’s a kami article.

This time, I’ll translate some parts of the article. Some parts which Ikuchan and Maiyan are mentioned, obviously. I’m getting more and more biased to these two ; __ ;
I’m boasting to my otaku friends that I’m a Nogizaka DD (daredemo daisuki), but look at me now? So many amusing parts in tonight’s Nogichuu but I’m translating this instead.

Maa iika?

So here we go!

― 「あなたはまだ、強くなれる」というキャッチコピーもありますが、作品をとおして“成長できた”ことを教えてください。
― “There is a catchphrase ‘You can be even stronger’, please tell us something got stronger in you through filming this movie.”

Ikuta: As for me, it’s my posture. It’s changed since Naginata instructor taught me. When I have a bad habit when I’m standing. I bend my back backward too much. Naginata is important for its beautiful appearance, also, I have to play a role of Nene-chan who is a strong one. If I bend my back backwards, it will look like I’m trying to flee. The instructor kept saying “Go forth! Go forth!” to fix my posture. As the result, I can feel that my posture is better in my daily basis.

Shiraishi: As for me, usually the filming started early morning so I woke up at 5 a.m and it was continuing for days until I get used to it *laughs*. I’m actually a morning person, but it’s new that I can move my body soon as I’m awake *laughs*.

ライバルの真春（白石麻衣）と寧々（生田絵梨花）に「バチバチに睨み合って！」とリクエスト
We asked the rivals, Maharu (Shiraishi Mai) and Nene (Ikuta Erika) to glare at each other.

Ito: Ikuchan is in the middle of musical activities along this summer but she spared her time to join the tour. It was actually impossible for her to join the tour due to her hectic schedule. But she volunteered herself and said, “Let me join just for one schedule in Sendai!”. She only had a short time for the rehearsal. But she did well at the day of the live performance. At the end of the live she said, “This is my last performance for local stages.”. At the time she said that, I thought that she was actually being chased by her hectic schedule, yet I could see her refreshing appearance at the same time. It was a rare thing for her to show that figure to us. That time, I thought that an amazing person does exist in this group.

Ikuta: That’s very kind of you *laughs* As for me, I realized that everyone are also having a hectic schedule. And I think that the other members are even busier than me so I don’t want to burden them. That’s why I’m so happy to hear she said that.

― 旭（西野）＆真春（白石）と寧々（生田）のようなライバル関係は乃木坂46のなかにもあるのでしょうか？
― Is there any rivalry in Nogizaka46 like Asahi (Nishino) & Maharu (Shiraishi) and Nene (Ikuta)?

Sakurai: As what I’m seeing around members, I don’t see any struggling personally between members in the group. There’s no one who thinks of being stand-out the most of all. But since 3rd gen members are also joined, so many opportunities for us to get differentiated between generations. By that, the feelings of “We can’t lose to our seniors!”, “We can’t let our juniors beat us!” are getting stronger in the group.

インタビューメモ／撮影で5人から見えた絆
Interview Memo/The Bond of These 5 We Were Seeing Throughout Interview

ふざけ合う2人…その1
Both of them are being playful ①

ふざけ合う2人…その2
Both of them are being playful ②

ふざけ合う2人…その3。全部かわいい♪
Both of them are being playful ③ All of them are so adorable♪

No stand-ins in battle scenes! They are pursuing the real thing thoroughly! Therefore, they were practicing Naginata in the midst of their schedule. Sincerity and earnestly and all—–The interview and photo-shot time was short, but we could see their bonds along the way. We asked the rivals, Maharu (Shiraishi) & Nene (Ikuta) to glare at each other, and then soon they fold their arms and did what we requested. But then, few seconds later, both of them laughed and then being playful. On the other side, Shoko (Sakurai) & Eri (Ito) were being all clingy to Fumino (Tomita). Both of them closed their eyes comfortably and that was very pleasant scenery for us.

Photos galore!

Am I the only one who is seeing the last two photos as if Ikuchan and Maiyan are the brides and the rests are their bridesmaids?

NICE! DO MORE, PLS!

FYI, this post was created on Oct, 23 but I could finally publish it a week after. Welp. I was busy. I couldn’t even focus on Kareshi Event in Nogikoi ; _ ;

Sorry for those people who wished and expected me to sub the whole show. Nope. I won’t. Unless someone will do the timings then I’ll sub the whole show. That’s my job in Hi!sub. So here, I’ll just do what I like 😉
And sorry for the low quality of the video. I don’t have much data plan left on my phone ; __ ;

Wow! Finally! Actually I finished subbing and encoding the video 2 days ago. But I didn’t know why the chrome plugin to upload videos directly from dropbox to dailymotion keeps on failing. So I tried to upload it to google drive first but the connection I tethered from my phone was unstable so…yeah. I’m tried dealing with slow connections. orz

Put that miserable side of me away. I’m presenting you a video of Karaage Sisters and Maiyan in Megashaki Challenge. For the nth times, I don’t know if someone already subbed this. I don’t mean to be bragging, but I don’t watch Nogi’s videos using subs that’s why I don’t know. (And lazy to look up on the net as well)

Enjoy the video!

(You can’t watch it on dailymotion because I’m setting the video as private. Please watch in this post.)

If Maiyan and Nogizaka46 members were in “Naginata Club”…Being an awe-inspiring and lovely ‘Asahinagu’; mix-matching clothes in 30 days!

As a commemoration of movie “Asahinagu” release, Maiyan became a main role in this mix-match and 3 members of Nogizaka46 also appeared as special guests! We put some essences of the movie into this Ray’s original story. Pay attention to Maiyan who wears stylish clothes in cute-adult way❤

Starring:

マイ Mai (Shiraishi Mai)

エリカ Erika (Ikuta Erika)

マリカ Marika (Ito Marika)

レイカ Reika (Sakurai Reika)

Day 1
Naginata club’s practice today has ended! What should we do after this~?
Right after the practice ended, I asked them, “Let’s go to a cafe!” but Erika and Reika wanted to go for a karaoke and Marika wanted to eat beef bowl! This happens a lot. Our ideas are never matched. It’s the usual pattern (lol)

Day 2I ate taiyaki with Reika at cafeteria after school.When the class ended, I bumped to Reika in front of classroom. “Senpaaa~i, treat me some taiyakis please?” she begged using a cute expression on her face. Oh, geez, it can’t be helped~!
Reika: “Are you a type who eat it from its head first?”
Mai: “Yeah, I think I’ll eat from its head first.”

Day 3Using bicycle to commute. For the sake of bodybuilding as Naginata member.I have a rule to myself; not to let my commuting time wasted for nothing! 30 minutes bicycling for a one-way to university since I was a freshmen. The wind feels refreshing!

Day 4“You look more matured!” said a former senior of mine in Naginata club

Day 5Woke up early today to do some groceries at morning market along with my little brother.

Day 6Putting my hard work as part-timer the whole day!

Day 7Having class in first period… I’m in a living hell!

Day 8At the library with Marika!Ugh, I’m really not good studying…I got failing mark in exam, again. So I’m borrowing Marika’s note to study for a remedial. It would be great if I got credits from Naginata…can I, Prof?
Mai: “I don’t want to study~”
Marika: “You must study properly. Or else you’ll repeat those classes!”

Day 9Today’s study group is canceled! I’ll go for a shopping to release my stress.I supposed to study at the library again with Marika, but I can’t take it anymore… As a prize for doing my best yesterday, I think I’ll buy some clothes.
Mai: “I’m sorry, Marika!”

Day 10I guess I’ll cook something. It’s been a while~

Day 11Let’s go for a karaoke with my club juniors!

Day 12I was being in high spirits yesterday, so today will be my chill day.

Day 13A fateful encounter happened…❤I’ll tell everyone about my ‘love at the first sight’!At a train, I encountered an ideal type of a hunk❤ Since he was holding a naginata, I hope I can see him again in a tournament~ For now, I’ll contact three of them♪

[The Squad❤Naginata Club (4)]

Mai: “I think I fell in love❤”
Marika: “Really? What kind of guy?”
Reika: “A hunk? Is he from our uni?”
Mai: “Nope! But he was holding a naginata!”
Marika: “Wooow~❤ It could be a fate, don’t you think?”
Reika: “I envy you~!!!”
Erika: “Senpai fell in love to someone… NO WAY!!!

Day 14Is it because I’m in love??? My stomach keeps growling❤I just ate ramen, but I’m still hungry. Is it because it’s autumn already? Or, because I’m in love? Nah❤ I’ll buy some dango and go home.

Day 15
Walking for an hour as a diet program!

Day 16I can’t stop thinking of him even when I’m working part-time!

Day 17Heading to Shibuya to watch a romance movie with Reika❤

Day 18Going to cosmetic counter to buy new lipstick♪

Day 19Going to hair salon to prepare myself in case I’ll meet him again next time❤No school today, so I’ll go to a hair salon in Omotesando. I didn’t know that I could be this happy everyday when I’m falling in love!

Day 20Oh, no! I was dreaming of him that made me overslept…I have a morning practice in club activity and yet I overslept. I’ve never done this before! I have to tell the others right away. I feel like neglecting naginata lately.

[The Squad❤Naginata Club (4)]

Mai: “Sorry, I’ll be late for the practice!”
Reika: “That’s unusual of you.”
Mai: “I…overslept…”
Erika: “Are you even trying to focus on practice, senpai?”
Marika: “She’s right. Are you neglecting the club lately?”
Mai: “I’m so sorry. I’ll treat you girls ice cream later!”

Day 21
Unexpectedly I met again with him!❤ I asked him his LINE ID❤

Day 22
I can’t put my back into naginata!

Day 23It’s hard to concurrent club activity and love!

Day 24I bumped into Erika at library! But she is kinda…weird?

Day 25When I said hi to Erika in front of classroom, she ignored me…She was kind of weird yesterday so I tried to call her out but she ignored me! I greeted her on LINE, but she just read my chat. What makes her mad at me like that??
Erika: “Mai-senpai is stupid!”
Mai: “Meanie! Why is she ignoring me?!”

Day 27
I consulted with Marika on the way home! Somehow I feel relieved❤

Day 28Reika gave me some advice too… I have to be honest!

Day 29Alright, I’ll tell my true feelings to Erika tomorrow!

Day 30Reika: “Just be honest, okay?❤”Erika: “Yeah, I will!”

Marika: “Go on, apologize to her”
Mai: “Uuuh…”

With everyone’s supports, I can finally being honest❤ We’ll be friends from now and forever!I was speaking honestly to Erika, and she forgave me. There’s no love ban rule in university, so I do want to fall in love (lol). But now, these three are my everything❤

Thanks to this story, I’ve got an idea to write a one-shot of fanfiction. Currently writing the story line so I won’t forget the idea that may lead me to another writer’s block. Yes, I don’t want to redo my mistakes.

Anyway, sorry for the poor quality of images. I’ve tried to find the scans but I couldn’t find anywhere 😦